CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5262
Michigan · Wayne County · 2,705 residents · 0.278 sq mi
Notable rankings
#56highest density in MI9,730/sq mi#122highest foreign-born in MI26.7%#125lowest low education in MI6.9%#128lowest young in MI28.8 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Wayne County, MI
The short version
Census Tract 5262 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,004. Population has fallen 20% since 2020, a loss of 686 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $67,600. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Wayne County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,705
−20%since 2020
from 3,391 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
9,730 / sq mi
−20%since 2020
from 12,198 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
28.8
+35%since 2020
from 21.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$41,004
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $32,946 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,808
+34%since 2020
from $8,844 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2020
from 10.6% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
42.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2020
from 45.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
−5%since 2020
from 0.428 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25.9%
Retail trade12.5%
Finance & insurance9%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
Other services0.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$67,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $41,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,078
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $820 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
38.9% rent
Vacancy rate
9.8%
−11.9 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
−19.6 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+30%since 2020
from 1.3 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic30.1%(1,019)
Black3.1%(106)
Hispanic / Latino66.4%(2,250)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(16)
Diversity Score58.6%(1,986)
2024
White, non-Hispanic21.6%(585)
Black9.8%(266)
Hispanic / Latino62.6%(1,692)
Asian0%(0)
Other6%(162)
Diversity Score68.6%(1,855)
Diversity Score
69
+17%since 2020
from 59 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
59.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
22.6 min
−28%since 2020
from 31.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2020
from 76.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
40.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2020
from 18.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 1.1% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
19.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 12.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2020
from 51.9% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.7% in 2020
Female
51.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.3% in 2020
Foreign born
26.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 34.4% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 14.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
31.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
56.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,705 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $41,004 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $67,600, and the typical rent is about $1,078 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 42.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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